Ent Registrar 1-4

‘Creating exceptional health care together.’

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: OHNS Unaccredited Registrar

Employment Type: Full TimeClassification: Registrar 1 – 4 Salary:  $112,917 - $141,084 (Plus 11.5% Super) Location: Canberra Hospital

Section: SurgeryClosing Date: 4 August 2024

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·         Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital

·         Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions

·         Flexible working conditions

·         11.5% Superannuation

·         VISA/Sponsorship for eligible candidates

·         Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval).

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Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding regions. More information can be found on the

Medical Staff in the Canberra Health Services enjoy excellent conditions, and our Enterprise Agreement is available at: ACTPS Medical Practitioners Enterprise Agreement 2021-2022.pdf (sharepoint.com)  

You must be PGY 4 + from February 2025 to be eligible to apply for this position.

The Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery (OHNS)Surgery at Canberra Health Services is a busy service supported by junior medical officers, two accredited registrar positions, one non accredited position and a team of specialist surgeons. Under the supervision of the specialist surgeons, this position will support the unit to provide on-call services, both elective and non-elective surgery, outpatient clinics, emergency department reviews and inpatient care, as well as day-to-day activities as required and appropriate. 

Duties:

1.        Provide competent and efficient clinical management of patients of Canberra Health Services under the supervision and direction of (a) Consultant Medical Practitioner(s). The clinical management includes acute admissions, in-patient care, outpatient clinics, inter -disciplinary consults and clinical handover;

2.       Participate in the supervision, training and professional development of junior medical staff and work within and support the multidisciplinary clinical team;

3.       Demonstrate progress in training in the specialty in basic ENT surgery and participation in the relevant teaching program and activities, timely completion of assessments and involvement in research;

4.      Participate in the after-hours and on-call roster for The Canberra & Calvary Hospitals;

5.       Contribute to clinical audit and participate in changes that improve quality and safety of patient care;

6.      Maintain adequate and legible medical records and ensure that the clinical team completes discharge summaries in a timely manner;

7.       Comply with the policies and requirements of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and the policies of the ACT Health Directorate. This includes the promotion and application of workplace relations, workplace equity and diversity and workplace safety; and

8.      Undertaking other duties as directed, within the approved scope of clinical practice ensuring the delivery of high quality person and family centred, safe and high quality patient care.

About you:

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

Behavioural Capabilities

1. Strong organisational skills with a high degree of drive;
2. Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change and provide responsive services to meet client needs;
3. The ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment; and
4. The ability to effectively communicate with a diverse range of people.

Position Requirements/Qualifications:

• Be registered or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA); and
• Currency in an Advanced Life Support Course to be attained within three months of commencement with annual refreshers.
• CHS is leading the drive to digitally transform health service delivery in Australia through the implementation of a territory wide Digital Health Record. Computer literacy skills are required which are relevant to this role as you will be responsible for completing required documentation and becoming a proficient user of the Digital Health Record and/or other Information Technology systems; once proficient, you will need to remain current with changes, updates and contingencies.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

·         Undergo a pre-employment Police check.

·         Obtain a Compliance Certificate from OMU (Occupational Medicine Unit) relating to assessment, screening & vaccination processes against specified infectious diseases.

What you require:

These are the key selection criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your resumé and experience: 

1. Demonstrated commitment to the maintenance and further development of skills applicable to the area of ENT surgery, including involvement in further education and quality assurance activities;
2. Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills;
3. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, provide leadership to staff and work across multidisciplinary issues;
4. A commitment to the importance and provision of teaching at all levels, including medical, nursing, scientific and allied health professional staff, both postgraduate and undergraduate and a demonstrated commitment to research; and

5.       Demonstrates understanding of, and adherence to, safety and quality standards, work, health and safety (WH&S) and the positive patient experience. Displays behaviour consistent with CHS’s values of reliable, progressive, respectful and kind.

HOW TO APPLY / OR WANT TO KNOW MORE?

Applications must be submitted through the e-recruitment system. Applications must include a copy of a current resumé, and

·         A pitch of no more than two pages outlining your skills, knowledge and experience and why you should be considered for this role. You should take into consideration the selection criteria under “what you require” when drafting your response.

Where possible include specific relevant examples of your work.